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My First Post

This is my first post as a blogger.  It is my plan to use this blog to discuss God, the gospel, the Bible, doctrine, books, etc.  I am a believer in Jesus Christ.  My hope for forgiveness of my sin and a right relationship with God is in Jesus and His substitutionary death for me.  I am firmly convinced that the Bible is completely inspired by God... it is His word to man without error in the original manuscripts and completely true in every area.  As such the Bible is God's authoritative rule and guide for my life.  More to come as I get a better grip on how to do this blogging thing.

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